Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, sparked public discussion after revealing she felt melancholy when her staff removed a cockroach from her residence.

Kazakhstan has begun voting in its historic first elections for the newly established unicameral Qurultay, replacing the former bicameral parliament.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved to a private medical facility for urgent specialized treatment.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to step down from her post at the end of the month to dedicate more attention to her family.

Rumors swirl that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ended her engagement before starting an egg-freezing cycle, though recent photos complicate the timeline.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called an urgent in-person National Party caucus meeting in Wellington to resolve growing leadership speculation.

Devon and Cornwall Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe at her home in Haytor.